The best way to be sure teenagers are growing normally is to ____
a. compare their heights and weights to those of their peers
b. use standardized national growth charts
c. compare their heights and weights with previous measures taken
d. weigh and measure them weekly
e. compare their heights and weights with their parents, siblings, or other close relatives
c
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In addition to bone and tooth development, an important function served by calcium in growing children is:
a. hemoglobin formation. b. blood clotting. c. adipose tissue growth. d. regulation of digestion.
Prior to his kidney transplant, John Miller was on dialysis and his sodium intake was restricted to 2500 mg daily. When Mr. Miller inquires if he should continue to restrict his sodium after his transplant, you reply,
a. "Since your renal function has been restored you will never need to restrict your sodium intake." b. "Since your blood pressure is still elevated, you need to restrict your sodium level to 2.0-2.4 g/day." c. "Since you are going to be on diuretics, there is no need to restrict sodium." d. "Once you are off the immunosuppressants, you will no longer need to restrict sodium intake."
When amino acids are broken down they can be stored as fat
Indicate whether statement is true or false.
Ms. Janie, age 88, has been admitted to the emergency room with malnutrition. She has been living at home, alone. A neighbor brought her to the emergency room. When she missed seeing Ms. Janie for several days, she went to check on her and found her lying on the floor. The neighbor stated that for some time Ms. Janie has had little income. She also has appeared to have difficulty ambulating and
grasping objects. The primary assessment goal is ______________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word